Best and Worst Time for Ayurveda Treatment in Kerala: Complete Guide

Kerala has already earned its global recognition for being recognized as one of the most authentic Ayurvedic destinations. It is also called as God’s own country or the cradle of Ayurveda. This is because Kerala has not only maintained the authenticity of Ayurveda. But it has also preserved it through generations and centuries to offer relevant therapeutic treatments and healing solutions to the contemporary world.

But unlike common spas or general vacations the Ayurvedic treatments in Kerala are designed holistically and are structured considering the seasonal factors and how the body’s natural rhythms react to it.

The classical Ayurvedic philosophies therefore recommend specific seasons for specific detox treatments and healing. These are often accompanied with precautions and deep body analysis of the patient. In this guide, we shall explore what are some of the best and the worst times for Ayurveda treatments in Kerala

The importance of seasons in Ayurveda

The term Ritucharya is quite relevant in Ayurveda. Ritucharya means treating the body as per the change of the seasons.

The core philosophy in Ayurveda is to analyse the patient’s unique body constitution, that is his Prakriti and study his dosha imbalances, strength of Agni that is digestive fire, accumulation of toxins and sensitivity related to the nervous system.

These factors are also studied in association with the seasonal changes. And on the basis of this analysis the relevant treatments are recommended for maximum benefits.     

The monsoon season - the best time for Ayurveda treatments in Kerala

The monsoon season is considered as the best time for Ayurveda treatments in Kerala. It is also regarded as the gold standard season.

Why are monsoons ideal?

The reason that monsoons are considered ideal is because during the tropical rainy seasons of Kerala, the pores of the body naturally open up and, the skin becomes supple, soft as well as absorbent.

The digestive fire of the body that is Agni becomes slightly weakened and the toxins mobilize within the body. All these conditions amplify the efficiency of ayurvedic treatments making them better absorbed by the body. Also the climate naturally supports the body’s receptivity during this time of the year.

Popular treatments during the monsoon season 

• Panchakarma treatment in Kerala
• Shirodhara
• Kati basti and Janu Basti
• Abhyanga
• Njavarakizhi

Benefits of Ayurveda during monsoons

Choosing Ayurvedic treatments in the month of monsoons can help you elevate their therapeutic benefits. You will notice deeper detox, better oil absorption, enhanced nerve relaxing, better joint relief and sustainable long term results.

It is for this reason that Panchakarma treatment in Kerala are recommended during the monsoon seasons.

October to February decent time for 

The period between the October to February months are the second best periods for Ayurvedic treatments.

Why does it work?

The reason being that not only is the climate cool and pleasant. But the body also regains its lost strength after the monsoon seasons. The immunity improves, the digestion stabilizes and the Vata dosha of the body begins to increase. This makes it ideal to go for oil therapies which are specifically popular during this phase of the year.

Treatments to consider during this time

• Rejuvenation treatments
• Insomnia therapies
• Arthritis care
• Joint pain relief
• Stress and burnout treatments
• Shirodhara
• Abhyangam and
• Weight management treatments

Benefits

The benefits of going for Ayurvedic treatments during this phase of the year is that the weather is pleasant. The body becomes comfortable for reception of the treatments. There is a stable balance of healing and with reduced physical fatigue. Also this is the best time for first visitors to experience Ayurvedic treatments.

Worst time for Ayurvedic treatments - March to May

Even though Ayurveda is a holistic science that has intelligently catered its treatments to work well around over the entire yea. Yet if given a chance to choose between a certain set of months, avoiding the months of March, April and May will be best.

This is because during these months, Kerala experiences hot and humid weather and this could result in affecting the treatments also.

For instance, during the hot months the pitta dosha of the body increases. This leads to increment in body’s natural heat. The risk of dehydration significantly increases. Also, the body’s detox capacity naturally reduces. Therefore it is recommended to avoid these months of the year.

The climate advantage Kerala has 

Kerala is unique in terms of its climate. The warm temperature over the entire year with high humidity leads to opening up the pores of the skin which enhances deeper oil penetration.

This advances the efficiency of the treatments. In addition to this, the abundance of medicinal herbs as well as a detox supportive environment streamlines the therapeutic benefits of the treatments which usually cannot replicated in other places.